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SMART Union

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SMART Code of Excellence

SMART’s Code of Excellence Program codifies the SMART policies and procedures regarding member conduct while on the jobsite.  Implemented at the local level by the business manager, the program establishes best practices to promote professional behavior of members.


JATC

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International Reciprocity Agreement and Addendum D

In a June 2015 Memorandum, the SMART General President announced a new addendum to the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association Master Reciprocal Agreement. When executed by the Local JATC Trustees, this allows for reciprocity between local training funds which then permits contributions to go back to the worker’s home training fund.


SMART Union

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SMART Constitution

Revised in Las Vegas, NV at the 2nd SMART General Convention in August 2019, the SMART Constitution and Ritual governs the political structure, function, and operation of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. 


SASMI

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RHCRA & HSA Presentation

While a Health Savings Account may be used in conjunction with an existing health plan and used while still actively working, a RHCRA is a stand-alone plan that may not be used while actively working.  This presentation discusses expenses covered under an HCRA, important IRS rules to consider and coverage periods.


SMART Union

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How the Labels Work

SMART’s “Label It, Scan It, Report It” phone app uses barcoded labels scanned via a phone app on building trades and production products to convey information on the average crew cost for the fabrication local and the jobsite local.


SASMI

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HCRA Announcement to all Participants

SASMI is a national benefits fund for the sheet metal workers that provides Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB Benefits) and Underemployment Benefits.  This announcement explains how the Retiree Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA), which became effective in 2014, works. 


Collective Bargaining

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Crew Cost Method of Wage Equalization

In January 2018, SMACNA and SMART signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the "crew-cost method" of wage equalization. The crew-cost method both relieves the administrative burden and challenges often associated with calculating wage e


Affordable Care Act

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ACA Compliance White Paper

The whitepaper, “Contractor Compliance with the Affordable Care Act in 2016,” details the requirements of the Affordable Care Act for contractors considered Applicable Large Employers (ALEs).


October 24-27, 2027

2027 SMACNA Annual Convention

The SMACNA 2027 Annual Convention will be held from October 24 - 27, 2027 at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, CA.


  • Location Chula Vista, CA
  • Calendar Date Oct/24 - Oct/27 2027

October 25-28, 2026

2026 SMACNA Annual Convention

The SMACNA 2026 Annual Convention will be held from October 25 - 28, 2026 at Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria, Orlando, FL


  • Location Orlando, FL
  • Calendar Date Oct/25 - Oct/28 2026

October 26-29, 2025

2025 SMACNA Annual Convention

The SMACNA 2025 Annual Convention will be held from October 26 - 29, 2025 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort/Wailea Beach Resort in Maui HI.


  • Location Maui, HI
  • Calendar Date Oct/26 - Oct/29 2025

September 29-October 2, 2024

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Calendar Date Sep/29 - Oct/02 2024

June 9-12, 2024

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Ontario, CA
  • Calendar Date Jun/09 - Jun/12 2024

May 20-22, 2024

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Location Tempe, AZ
  • Calendar Date May/19 - May/22 2024

May 05 2024

Senior Project Leadership Institute

The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute program offers participants the simulated experience of running a sheet metal project with many of the associated challenges. These include understanding and managing project scope, estimating cost to complete, billings and cash flow, and change order management.


  • Calendar Date May/05 - May/08 2024

Apr 17 2024

Construction Trends

Guy Gast, with the New Horizons Foundation, will explore trends in the construction industry and future trends that are predicted that chapter executives need to be aware and potentially provide education on to their contractors.


April 14-17, 2024

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Raleigh, NC
  • Calendar Date Apr/14 - Apr/17 2024

April 8-10, 2024

Supervisor Training Academy

Developed for both new supervisors and those with several years’ experience, this program provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.


March 26-27, 2024

Association Leadership Meeting

Plan to join SMACNA’s senior leadership and your fellow chapter officers and chapter executives at the Association Leadership Meeting.


  • Location Irving, TX
  • Calendar Date Mar/26 - Mar/27 2024

Mar 06 2024

Fringe Benefit Funds

A multiemployer plan is a foreign concept to most people who come from a world of single employer health plans and 401ks. This seminar, with Tom Hughes of Felhaber Larson, will help executives understand the basic functions of multiemployer retirement, health and training funds. Additionally, the seminar will cover the fiduciary role of the chapter as a benefit fund sponsor.


Feb 15 2024

Legislative Advocacy

Monitoring local and state legislation for laws that impact contractors and their business is a primary function of a good chapter executive. This seminar, with Stan Kolbe, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs, will guide chapter executives on how to go the next step of advocating for their contractors’ interest before their legislators, county commissioners etc. This seminar will also cover the legal considerations around lobbying activity of the chapter.


Feb 15 2024

Legislative Advocacy

Monitoring local and state legislation for laws that impact contractors and their business is a primary function of a good chapter executive.  This seminar will guide chapter executives on how to go the next step of advocating for their contractors’ interest before their legislators, county commissioners etc.  This seminar will also cover the legal considerations around lobbying activity of the chapter.


January 29-31, 2024

MEP Innovation Conference

The technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service and sheet metal contractors on industry innovations in software, tools, and technologies.


  • Location Orlando, FL
  • Calendar Date Jan/29 - Jan/31 2024

AHR Expo

The AHR Expo is the essential event for HVACR professionals, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of the industry from around the globe each year. 


  • Location Chicago, IL
  • Calendar Date Jan/22 - Jan/24 2024

Jan 10 2024

Maintaining a Labor-Management Relationships

A panel of experienced chapter executives, Ginger Slaick, Stacey Smyly, John Sindyla, and Charlene Zezawa will discuss methods for maintaining a working, and preferably good labor-management relationship with the union during the life of the collective bargaining agreement. The panelists will discuss how to approach both the union official who is open to a good relationship as well as those where the relationship is more challenged and how they may have changed the relationship over time.


Dec 07 2023

Sheet Metal Industry Introduction

SMACNA’s Executive Director of Technical Services, Eli Howard, explains what the sheet metal industry is for those who have not worked for a contractor or in the field.  This session will introduce chapter executives to common terms, systems, and technologies within the sheet metal industry as well as an overview of the major sectors that most sheet metal contractors work within.


Dec 07 2023

Sheet Metal Industry Introduction

Eli Howard, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Technical Services and Research, explains what the sheet metal industry is for those who have not worked for a contractor or in the field. This session will introduce chapter executives to common terms, systems, and technologies within the sheet metal industry as well as an overview of the major sectors that most sheet metal contractors work within.


November 2023

Insurance Policies

SMACNA Premiere Partner, Federated Insurance, will  detail the types of insurance every association should have in place as well as the factors the association should consider when determining coverage levels.  Federated will also discuss optional coverage lines and when they should be strongly considered.  Finally, Federated will also give a brief overview of common construction business coverage and answer common questions a chapter executive may be asked.


Nov 14 2023

Insurance Policies

Patrick Cunningham of SMACNA’s Premiere Partner, Federated Insurance, will detail the types of insurance every association should have in place as well as the factors the association should consider when determining coverage levels. Federated will also discuss optional coverage lines and when they should be strongly considered. Finally, Federated will also give a brief overview of common construction business coverage and answer common questions a chapter executive may be asked.


NOVEMBER 13-14, 2023

FAB Forum

The 2023 SMACNA FAB Forum is truly a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone involved in shop fabrication. With expert speakers, insightful educational breakout sessions, and an exciting onsite tour hosted by Poynter, attendees will have the chance to gain invaluable knowledge and experience that they won't find anywhere else.


  • Location Indianapolis, IN
  • Calendar Date Nov/13 - Nov/14 2023

November 12-15, 2023

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Seattle, WA
  • Calendar Date Nov/12 - Nov/15 2023

Nov 09 2023

Politics and Structure: Working with Your Union Partners

Former SMART Local 80, Business Manager Mark Saba will describe the inner workings of a local union.  To truly work effectively with a local union, one must understand the interplay between the business manager, the local’s executive board and the local’s members, both active and retired.  SMART International’s structure and relationship with its locals will also be covered.


November 6-7, 2023

Trustee Training Seminar

A two-day intensive trustee training for sheet metal industry trustees. This seminar is appropriate for trustees at any experience level but highly recommended for new trustees as it will cover a wide array of topics that will allow them to do their trustee duties more effectively. Chapter Executives are welcome to attend as well.


  • Location Rosemont, IL
  • Calendar Date Nov/06 - Nov/07 2023

Webinar Oct 25 2023

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ChatGPT: How to use it as a Communications Power Tool

Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. This free webinar will show you how to feed ChatGPT with critical details and information so you can transform this powerful technology into an effective brainstorming assistant, a productivity booster, and a content creator.


  • Calendar Date Oct/25 2023
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